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Across WWE Raw, SmackDown and NXT there are several stars currently out action due to injury.
With this week seeing Bronson Reed take himself off the sidelines in a major way however, it’s time to look at who could potentially be next up to make their comeback.
Here are three injured WWE stars to make their return.
Logan Paul
Logan Paul returned to WWE TV just three weeks after tearing his tricep at the May 23, 2026 Saturday Night’s Main Event
Bronson Reed’s big return has made The Vision feel whole again for the first time all year, however, there is still one thing missing: a fit and 100 percent healthy Logan Paul.
Yes, Paul has continued to be present physically for his teammates in The Vision, but he hasn’t been able to aid them in any way shape or form since suffering a tricep tear back in May.
However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic, as ‘The Maverick’ has indicated that he is three months ahead of schedule in his recovery, so, if true, we could be seeing him back involved in the action before too long.
No matter how fans feel about him, Paul is certainly an asset to WWE and The Vision, so having him back at full strength will only be a good thing.
Elio LeFleur
From a tricep tear, to a tron labrum, and Elio LeFleur is approaching the end of his projected six month recovery timeline after suffering his injury at an NXT live event back in March.
At the time, LeFleur had to relinquish his WWE Speed Championship – a title that no longer exists – but that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of exciting possible routes forward for the French star once he makes his return to NXT.
Jackson Drake is beginning his reign as NXT North American Champion and will require some new babyface challengers, while the NXT tag team division is also heating up with the return of The Creed Brothers.
Whatever the rest of 2026 looks like for LeFleur, having him back on NXT will be a major plus.
Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley wrestled two matches on the WWE European Tour after suffering a knee injury at Clash in Italy.
The injury status of Rhea Ripley has been one of the talking points of the Summer, as WWE have shifted plans around on SmackDown due to her absence.
Rather than stripping her of the WWE Women’s Championship, an Interim Champion – Chelsea Green – was crowned at SummerSlam ahead of a future unification match between her and Ripley, whenever she’s fit to return.
Ripley underwent knee surgery a month ago, so it still seems as if she’s got a ways to go to make her return. That return will be coming eventually though, and it will most certainly be welcome as Ripley’s presence is missed on SmackDown.
Whether it’s Chelsea Green still holding the gold or someone else, WWE has a ready made major title match as soon as ‘The Eradicator’ is back at 100 percent.
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